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What would you do if you got a second chance at life... but only in your dreams? Yuuma Kisaragi is invisible. At nineteen, he's already a college dropout, a disappointment to his mother, and a ghost in his own life. No friends, no future, no hope—just endless days of watching other people live the life he'll never have. Until he dreams. In that dream, he wakes up in a parallel Japan where everything feels familiar yet impossible. Cherry blossoms bloom out of season, the sky holds mysteries he can't explain, and most importantly—**people can see him.** A mysterious silver bracelet appears on his wrist, pulsing with an energy he doesn't understand. It seems to respond to his emotions, but what does it want? And why does it feel like it's... counting something? --- Enter Airi Minazuki—the girl everyone loves to hate. She's stunning, brilliant, and completely unpredictable. One moment she's laughing like sunshine, the next she's cold as winter rain. Her classmates call her fake, unstable, attention-seeking. But Yuuma sees something else in her eyes—a longing he recognizes all too well. Their connection is instant. Electric. Impossible to ignore. For the first time in his life, Yuuma matters to someone. He makes friends who feel like family. He discovers laughter, purpose, and something he never dared hope for. But in a world born from dreams, nothing is ever as simple as it seems. --- As Yuuma builds the life he's always wanted, questions begin to haunt him: Why does this world feel so real when he knows it's not? What happens when the bracelet stops glowing? And why does Airi sometimes look at him like she's seeing a ghost? Some dreams are too beautiful to be just fantasy. Some connections are too deep to be coincidence. And some love stories... transcend reality itself. --- This isn't just another isekai romance. This is about second chances that come with hidden costs. About love that defies explanation. About discovering who you really are in a world that might not exist—and fighting to keep that person when everything falls apart. It's about the magic of human connection, the power of hope, and the question that will haunt you long after you finish reading: If you could live your perfect life in a dream, would you ever want to wake up? --- Join Yuuma as he discovers that the line between dreams and reality isn't as clear as he thought—and that some chances only come once, even if they come twice. ⭐ A story that will make you question everything you know about love, dreams, and the courage it takes to truly live. When reality gives you nothing, dreams give you everything. But what price are you willing to pay to keep them?

In the frost-laced kingdom of Arian, Crown Prince Orion was born beneath a sky veiled by snow—and ruled beneath the wings of a dragon worshipped as divine. But when that dragon sheds his mask, and whispers of older names echo through the realm, Orion is cast into a world far stranger than he ever imagined. Now walking among mortals and gods alike, Orion begins to uncover the fragile seams holding Teyvat together—seams that are fraying faster than anyone realizes. A bard who smiles too easily. A name that chills the wind itself. And powers moving in the deep, ancient and patient, watching for the perfect moment to rise. This isn’t a journey of self-discovery. It’s a prelude. And something old is stirring beneath the elements.

A laid-back warrior who is patient enough to tolerate her audacity pairs up with a mischievous mage who is extremely curious and follows him everywhere. Together, they embark on simple quests, but somehow always end up on strange adventures. At first glance, they appear to be just a typical pair of adventurers, but both hide their own secrets. His is a curse he intends to bury with his death, while hers is a burden she will carry into her next life. Although they have come to terms with their fates, the discoveries they make during their time in dungeons will ultimately reveal their secrets.

Welcome to Westhex Academy, where magical misfires are common, detention is deadly, and one cursed phrase can send your brain back to Monday. After a magical mishap gone horribly wrong, three students—Rai, Niko, and Lia—find themselves stuck in a time loop with no instruction manual and a talking grimoire who may or may not be responsible. The catch? Only the one who chants the reset phrase "Orelelele" three times loses their memories, effectively rebooting their personal progress like a torrent file reinstalling from seed. Everyone else? Still stuck, still remembering. With each loop, they struggle (and mostly fail) to fix the mess they made, survive the academy’s many hazards, and keep their sentient book hidden from a very suspicious guidance counselor who thinks they’re just flunking remedial magic. Throw in magical plants with anger issues and increasingly absurd consequences, and this trio’s only plan is... Well, they’ll figure it out eventually. Probably. This story contains suggestive humor, pun-based character names, and innuendo intended for older teens and up. While there is no explicit sexual content, reader discretion is advised.

Enter the world of "Terra", covered by beautiful wildlife, cityscapes, and gorgeous landmarks! But, the magical energy of "Enogu" floats around, acting as the lingering source of power for others and reflects the true nature of one's soul. Meet 16 year old "Shirō Kurose", a second-year high-school student, who is hard-focused onto his goals, hardly ever, if not ever interacting with others and making friends! Yet, he's unfortunately wrapped up into working for an organization made for killing the "Kechī", creatures from an unknown realm that feast on the Enogu from souls, erasing the body it inhabits and evolving in the process. Shirō, however, may be the key to save Terra from the Kechī, if he decides to that is.

Warning : 18+ reader only. ( This story contains explicit sexual content, taboo relationships, and sensual themes. If you’re the type who gets offended by forbidden love or you feel this story violates your personal boundaries, do not proceed. By continuing, you acknowledge that you are of legal age and consenting to engage with adult content at your own discretion. ) Nakagawa Haruki thought marriage would bring him happiness. He had been in love with Satomi since high school, and after years of struggling together, they finally built a stable life. But stability came with a price. Satomi was always busy. Work became her priority, and Haruki… was left behind. The warmth of their relationship faded, and intimacy became a distant memory. Nights felt colder, the bed emptier—even when she was right beside him. Loneliness gnawed at him. Then everything changed when Satomi’s family invited him to stay at their luxurious home. That was the first time he truly saw her mother. Kyouko. Beautiful. Elegant. Younger-looking than her own daughter. And for the first time in years, Haruki felt something awaken inside him—something dangerous, something forbidden. Living under the same roof, two lonely souls cross paths. And as Haruki struggles with his emotions, one question lingers in his mind: What happens when the one who understands you most… is the one you should never desire?

In my previous life, I was half a move short and ultimately failed to reach the summit. Having traveled back to the past, this time... I want to become the strongest in this world! To become the strongest in this world, one only needs three simple steps: 1. Pick up a newly-transferred Demonic Sect Enchantress off the streets. 2. Subdue and vanquish the demon. 3. Take her cultivation technique for myself. Awesome! I'm already invincible! ———————— Years later, Yan Yu, who had earned the title of "the strongest," was interviewed on television: Host: To whom do you want to give thanks for your success today? Yan Yu: I'd like to thank a very important woman to me. Host (eyes lighting up): Oh, is she your wise and virtuous wife? Yan Yu: No, consider her a stepping stone, I suppose. Host (wiping sweat): Then... what about the other members of your team? They must have helped you as well, right? Yan Yu: ... How could there possibly be only one stepping stone on the path to godhood?

In a world of endless star fields and interdimensional wars, the wizards' floating city conquered one world after another. At the wizard academy, through blood-stained exams, the towering wizard tower sent wizards batch after batch. Becoming an apprentice wizard, Richard activated the miracle furnace deep within his soul, where constant refining of materials granted him knowledge and skills... The veteran's weapon could be refined into legendary martial arts techniques. The ancient wizard's encrypted notes could be refined into lost knowledge. The remains of brutal monsters could be refined into monster bloodlines. In this era of great voyages in the wizarding world, Richard was destined to become a leader of his time.

After waking up to read his own obituary, Ethan Cole begins to unravel a terrifying truth: the world around him may not be real, and neither is the version of himself living in it. Plagued by visions, notes from other “Ethan”s, and a reality that bends under pressure, he is forced to question what it means to be awake — and whether waking up is the end… or just another layer.

Exo-Arcana Online—better known as EAO—has taken the world by storm. This next-generation VR MMORPG is a global phenomenon, praised for its breathtakingly immersive world, high-intensity combat, and cutting-edge AI-driven NPCs, monsters, and bosses that rival human intellect. With a vast array of classes, weapons, and endless strategic possibilities, EAO has drawn in over 100 million players worldwide, cementing its status as the ultimate VR experience. Yet, amidst this ever-expanding digital battlefield, our story follows Akito Hoshigane, a second-year high schooler and MMORPG enthusiast who walks the path of the Rogue Anti-Hero. Known by the alias "Hoshigari", he has conquered countless MMORPGs, mastered every melee class, defeated the strongest foes, wiping out PK's (Player Killers) with ease, outplaying entire guilds & clans, and leaving only whispers of his legend behind—a shadow among the elite, feared but unknown. However, for Akito, victory has lost its thrill. Every game, every challenge—completed, conquered, and soon forgotten. None have truly tested his limits. Until now. His next conquest: Exo-Arcana Online. A fusion of fantasy and technology, where players carve their own destinies, forge reputations in any way they desire, and pursue absolute freedom. But this time, Akito knows one thing for certain— He won’t survive as a Rogue Anti-Hero forever, especially in this game where VR MMORPG doesn't even reach it's peak. So... this time... he's trying to be different. (Oh, and yes, this Web Novel was heavily inspired by Shangri-La Frontier, and normally-inspired by Sword Art Online & Infinite Dendrogram)

Scramble Love, the mega-hit Japanese rom-com manga with over 10 million copies sold. I got isekai'd into that manga, one I've never even read. And guess what? I'm stuck as a nobody extra.

2030. The world is on the brink of collapse. Societies are crumbling, consumed by a virus that turns humans into monstrous creatures. In this chaotic era, a young high school student from Shenzhou, Qin Tiang, leads a lonely existence, burdened by invisible scars. Once a victim of bullying, he now hides within his own pain, avoiding all human contact. His life takes a drastic turn when an infected classmate spreads the Naraka Virus, plunging his school into chaos. As he comes face to face with death, a mysterious girl named Meilin intervenes to save him. She reveals a shocking truth: he is no ordinary teenager but the direct descendant of a divine being, destined to rule the universe. But will he become a savior… or the end of everything?

【Super Rich】【Metaphysics + Technology】【Suppressing All】 【Multiple Female Leads】 Faced with the boss's shirking of responsibility, he is about to lose his job. A mysterious existence claiming to be a space-time trading platform suddenly contacted Su Yi. Let him become a member of the trading platform, and have a channel to exchange what he has with other worlds. When he exchanged a large amount of gold for a bite of food, and even gave him a bottle of water of life that can revive people, and added some food to give him a beautiful elf princess for free. Su Yi then realized the value of the trading platform Screw the boss, I won't serve you anymore, weld the throttle, and take off directly! The mysterious magic world, the doomsday wasteland with full technology, the world of cultivation with abundant martial arts but scarce resources... Unknowingly, the company founded by Su Yi quietly became a super giant spanning countless industries, infringing the interests of countless old nobles and capital. Facing the joint suppression and sanctions from the old empire and capital, he appeared in front of the world with his feet on a giant dragon, his back against a star destroyer, and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in his hand. "Who was talking so loudly just now? Come, let's talk in my Human Emperor Banner!"

In the slums of the small city Fitonwich, lived two teenagers who had always dreamt of riches and success- Orion and Layla. The two companions were searching for a job every day in order to survive, so they joined a guild. The Story will be more character-driven, but there also will be a lot of action, fight scenes, and simple slice-of-life moments. [It's pretty dialogue heavy, making the dialogue-to-narration ratio somewhere around 70/30 or 60/40, so the story will technically have slow pacing] [New chapters are not gonna be uploaded every day, mainly on weekends, sick days, and just free days]

The story follows Yugen, a seasoned Yu-Gi-Oh! player from the modern world who transmigrates into a world where the game is a fundamental part of life. He quickly discovers that powerful cards like Pot of Greed and Graceful Charity still exist and are incredibly overpowered, unlike their forbidden status in his original world. However, acquiring rare cards in this new world is extremely difficult and expensive, with some even being unobtainable. Leveraging his vast experience, Yugen decides to build a deck based on the concept of "Hand Destruction"—a strategy focused on controlling the opponent's hand to prevent them from playing cards. In his first duel at a local dojo, Yugen faces Sato Koji, an overconfident Level 3 duelist. Yugen relentlessly uses cards like Delinquent Duo, Drop Off, and Don Zaloog to systematically deplete Koji's hand and deck. Koji, initially smug, spirals into panic and frustration as he finds himself unable to summon any monsters. Ultimately, Koji loses his composure and attempts to physically assault Yugen, leading to his disqualification and defeat. The narrative highlights Yugen's "mind-game" and "frustration-inducing" tactics, drawing a stark contrast between the "fantasy Yu-Gi-Oh!" depicted in the anime and the brutal "real Yu-Gi-Oh!" where the goal is not just to win, but to ensure the opponent can't even play the game.

Ethan Reed, a 27-year-old, spent his nights deeply involved in the online game Aethelgard Online. He'd played it for seven years, mastering its complex systems with many characters, even building a strong team of his strongest characters from different accounts, combined just for this mysterious event that popped out of nowhere. This event contained a mysterious boss called, The Herald of Oblivion and with its legion, The Silent Extinction, began to destroy Aethelgard. With no guides or strategies, Ethan was determined to be one of the first to beat this invasion. Despite his efforts and skilled play, his team lost repeatedly. Frustrated but not defeated, he kept trying. Then, during his last attempt, a crucial healing spell was slightly late, and his team was completely wiped out. A loud, sharp noise exploded in his headphones, making his head hurt. He ripped off his headphones, and the game screen shattered not like glass, but like reality itself. A sickly green screen appeared with the word "DEFEAT." Below it, in red letters, it announced that Aethelgard had fallen to The Silent Extinction and The Herald of Oblivion won. A hidden message flickered, mentioning "SERVER SHUTDOWN INITIATED... REALITY OVERRIDE..." Ethan was in disbelief and anger. He hit his desk, refusing to accept the loss. But then, a deep, sad voice spoke directly into his mind, telling him, "Ethan Reed, I am giving you a chance. A chance to save my world in my stead. To save my people." The green light from his monitor became blinding, and he felt a strong pull. He was sucked into the broken monitor, and everything went silent. Now, suddenly thrust into a new reality and a strange body, what challenges will Ethan face? What new allies or enemies await him in this unfamiliar world, and can he truly save a place that was once just a game?

Six years after walking out of rehab, Carter West is still trying to find solid ground. Jobless, restless, and haunted by the fear of relapse, he's slipping-until a familiar face pulls him back. She was a memory he never meant to hold on to Aishwariya Patel, the girl from the rehab rooftop, is now engaged to a man who controls her and is trapped in a life she never chose. He sees the fire she's forgotten. She sees the wounds he tries to hide. In stolen glances and unspoken truths, They begin to find what they'd lost in themselves in each other. They were never supposed to meet again. But some stories refuse to stay buried.

Before his gruesome death, Gene Conti was one of the greatest icons of the 1960s. But after spending half a century in Hell, only gambling and the suffering of others excite him. Fortunately for him, his days of boredom are over. Having served his sentence, he finds himself in the body of a young man in the modern era. Now freed, Gene wishes to continue what he missed the most as a dead man: acting. Once again, he aspires to be an actor admired the world over. But will the angels and demons leave him alone? Will his bold attitude clash with the sensitive modern era? Or will the actor from Hell surrender to his lust for chaos and violence?

In a world where some humans have evolved into powerful Evolvers, strength determines everything. Jin Riyozaki lives a peaceful life until a 100-million-dollar bounty is placed on his head. When bounty hunters break into his home, Jin is forced to fight back. But why is he being targeted?